Chapter 5 Five

Lawrence jumped up from the couch he was sleeping on when he heard a very loud sound. It was Ava's scream which overtook the beeping sound of the Monitor.

He walked as fast as his leg could take him towards Ava who was lying on the hospital bed in tears as she clutched her chest tightly as if she was in pain.

Lawrence panicked and ran out of the room to get help.

Eventually, he was able to get a Doctor and a nurse who followed him immediately to Ava's ward. But they told him to wait outside the ward as they attended to her.

Lawrence have never been so scared in his life as he was now. He prays nothing happens to Ava. He was just getting to know Ava. He cannot afford to lose her now. Besides, Luis needs his mom.

About 12 minutes later, the Doctor came out from Ava's ward and Lawrence turned to him for answers

"Will she be okay?" He asked in fear.

"We are loosing her Mr Williams. But She said she wants to have a word with you. I'm so sorry." The middle age doctor said as he gave Lawrence a light squeeze on his shoulder.

Lawrence nodded sadly and entered Ava's ward. She was already lying down on the bed. But her heart rate was not normal. One could tell from the monitor.

When Ava saw Lawrence approaching him, she tried to seat up.

"No, no, You shouldn't stress yourself Ava." Lawrence said as he sat beside her on the hospital bed and burst into tears immediately as he remembered in few more minutes, he will be left alone to look after his son. He knew nothing about children. Where the hell will he start from?

Ava saw Lawrence crying and she started tearing up also. She took Lawrence hands in hers and looked him in the eye and said

"Promise me you will take very good care of yourself and Luis. Please promise me."

"It's not going to be easy Ava. But I'll try. I will try my best to be the best father to Luis." He said in tears and Ava nodded.

"It pains me that I won't be here to watch him grow. Please let him know he is the best thing that have ever happened to me. You and Luis will always have a place in my heart and I will always be watching you both up there." Ava said in a raspy voice

"We will miss you Ava. So much." Lawrence said in tears and Ava gave him a sad smile. Who knew Lawrence Earl Williams could also be emotional.

"Here's the key to my apartment. Some of Luis things are there. Few clothes and toys that I bought for him. You can pack them. Then also, the few clothes I have, you can send them to the orphanage. The landlord's number is on the fridge in my apartment, you can get back to him to return the apartment keys. Then I have some change in my account. I was keeping it for Luis, incase you don't show up. But now that you are here, maybe I will just use it to pay for the hospital bills." She said.

"The bills are covered. I've settled them." he said.

"Okay then. Please just keep my card then. You can use the money for Luis or give it to the orphanage" She said as she handed him her card.

As soon as the card reached Lawrence hand, Ava screamed as she clutched her chest with her right hand. She was in pain again.

The doctor entered Ava's ward but this time with two nurses as they came to attend to Ava.

Lawrence stood in shock as tears continued falling from his eyes. He watched as the doctor and nurses did what they could to save Ava. But unfortunately, she gave up. It all happened in front of him. It was like a film trick.

"She's gone." He whispered as he fell on the ground and cried his heart out.

Lawrence had never felt lonely before in his life. He had to bear this pain alone. There was no one he could lean on. No one to tell him it's going to be alright. It was just him and his son who was still fighting for his life in the incubator.

The next day........

Doctor Peters resumed her shift and gave her condolences to Lawrence. They talked about the burial arrangement and also filled out Luis's birth certificate.

After that, Lawrence went to Ava's apartment to do all what she requested him to do. While packing the clothes she said she bought for Luis, He came across a white shirt with dark prints on it which states "Daddy's little boy." Lawrence could not help with the smile that took over his face and that smile turned to a sad one when he remembered Ava. She was a good person and he prayed her soul rest in peace.

He also packed up Ava's stuff and left them at the orphanage along with the balance in her account. He saw the landlord and handed over the apartment keys to him. Ava had an outstanding rent but he settled it. He took all Luis things and dropped them at the hotel he was staying. While he was packing, he ha

d seen an album which contains Ava's picture, he took them also so he could show Luis in the future.

After Lawrence was done, he took a shower and went back to the hospital to go check on his son. Of course, he did not fail to put on his Shade to avoid attention.

"He's improving." Doctor Peters said to Lawrence as they both stood by the incubator, watching baby Luis.

"I noticed." He replied with a sad smile. Baby Luis had gained a little weight.

"I think by next week, he should be out of here." She said and Lawrence nodded, not taking his eyes away from his son.

"Here's the list of what you need to get for him. I also listed some books you can buy and some website videos you could watch to help you learn more about babies." Doctor Peters said as she handed over the list to Lawrence.

"Thank you." he replied as he went through the list.

He had asked Doctor Peters for help earlier on what to buy and where to learn from.

"You will go through this. I have no doubt you will be a great father. Ava will be so proud of you." Doctor Peters encouraged Lawrence.

After Lawrence left the hospital, he proceeded to the mall and bought some things he thought Luis might need for now and he also bought some books to help him learn more about babies before heading back to his hotel room.

He got to the hotel room, ordered dinner, took his shower and tried to do some work on his laptop. He stopped for a while and thought of calling Ethan. He used the phone in his hotel room and dialled Ethan's number.

"Ethan it's me." He said.

"Hey bro. I've been expecting your call." Ethan said and you could tell from his voice that he was worried. The last time he spoke to Lawrence was yesterday when he told him about Ava's death. Lawrence sounded so heartbroken and Ethan was worried for his best friend because he was all alone.

"She said she has been trying the number you used to call her but it isn't going through." Ethan said.

"Yes. That was Ava's number." He replied.

"You should call her." he suggested.

"No Ethan."

"Are you angry with her?" he asked.

"Of course not." he replied.

"I understand Lawrence. Your mom acted out of anger and trust me she's so worried about you. She's been bugging me all day, asking how you are fairing and even Lenora wouldn't let me rest." Ethan said.

"My regards to them. Tell them I'm okay." he replied.

"Okay Bro, we'll talk tomorrow right?" Ethan asked.

"Sure, goodnight." Lawrence said, Ethan gave his reply and he hung up.

The truth is that Lawrence is not angry with his mother. He refused to call her or any of his siblings because he is ashamed. He is clearly embarrassed from all what had happened and do not know how to face them yet. To him, it's as if he had let his whole family down.

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